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Is an Isuzu Rodeo a Honda?

No, the Isuzu Rodeo is not a Honda. The Isuzu Rodeo is a mid-size SUV that was produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu from 1989 to 2004. It was not manufactured or sold by Honda, which is a separate Japanese automaker.


Explaining the Isuzu Rodeo


The Isuzu Rodeo was a popular SUV that competed with other mid-size models like the Ford Explorer, Jeep Cherokee, and Toyota 4Runner. It was known for its off-road capabilities, rugged design, and reliable Isuzu-built engines.


The Rodeo was available in both two-door and four-door body styles, and was offered with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations. It went through two major design generations during its 15-year production run.


Distinguishing the Isuzu Rodeo from Honda Models


While the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda vehicles may have some superficial similarities as SUVs, they are distinct models produced by different automakers. Honda is well-known for vehicles like the Pilot, Passport, and CR-V, but the Isuzu Rodeo was never part of Honda's lineup.p>

The Isuzu brand, though less prominent in North America than Honda, has a long history of manufacturing reliable and capable trucks and SUVs. So while an Isuzu Rodeo may resemble a Honda SUV in some ways, it is its own unique model produced by a separate Japanese automaker.

Who makes Isuzu Rodeo?


Subaru Isuzu Automotive, Inc.
The North American Isuzu Amigo and Isuzu Rodeo were built at the Subaru Isuzu Automotive, Inc. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana.



Who is Isuzu owned by?


Official name: Isuzu Motors Ltd (Isuzu Jidōsha Kabushiki- Kaisha). Owned by: Mostly Japanese banks (71.5%), plus Isuzu Motors Ltd (13.0%), Mitsubishi Corp. (7.50%), ITOCHU Corp (6.24%), Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd (4.94%) and small private shareholders. Formerly owned by: General Motors (49%) and Toyota (5.89%).



How reliable are Isuzu rodeos?


The Isuzu Rodeo is a generally well-received sports utility vehicle that got a reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from Cars.com. Drivers praise the Isuzu Rodeo for its low maintenance costs, fuel economy, and suitability for outdoor adventures.



Did Honda make the Isuzu Rodeo?


The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002.



What is Honda's version of the Isuzu Trooper?


The Acura SLX was a lightly upgraded and rebadged Isuzu Trooper sold by the Acura division of Honda from 1995 to 1999, as 1996 to 1999 year models. Sold only in the United States, the SLX was later replaced by the Acura MDX in 2001.



What brand is the Isuzu car?


Isuzu Motors Ltd.
(Japanese: いすゞ自動車株式会社, Hepburn: Isuzu Jidōsha Kabushiki-Kaisha), commonly known as Isuzu (Japanese pronunciation: [isɨᵝzɨᵝ], /iˈsuzu/), is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.



What car is Isuzu?


Our award-winning Isuzu D-MAX ute and MU-X 7-seat SUV are available in either 4x4 or 4x2, offering motorists choice and capability to match the terrain and conditions. Both the D-MAX and MU-X are powered by Isuzu's fuel-efficient, 3.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, generating 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque.



Are Isuzu and Honda the same?


In the past, Isuzu has sold vehicles that were partially built by GM, Honda, Nissan, and others. At the same time, Isuzu has produced and continues to produce diesel engines for dozens of manufacturers. Today, the best answer to the question, “Who makes Isuzu trucks?” is Isuzu itself!



What truck did Honda make?


Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by Honda.



What kind of car is an Isuzu Rodeo?


SUV
Isuzu has utilized the "Rodeo" name on two different vehicles—a compact pickup truck sold in Japan, and a midsize SUV offered in North America.


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